New Melones Lake Fishing near Jamestown, California

New Melones Lake is a reservoir located just 5.8 miles from Jamestown, in Tuolumne County, in the state of California, United States, near Melones Sunset Lake Estates, CA. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including smallmouth bass, bream/bluegill, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, brown trout and crappie here. Whether you’re fly fishing, spinning or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to New Melones Lake. Alternate names for this reservoir include New Melones Reservoir and Melones Reservoir.

Join us as we discuss the California Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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